COVID-19

As HR professionals lean in and lead their people through a time of racial reckoning on top of a global pandemic, the urgency for securing funds for Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI), anti-racist programs, and mental health initiatives is front and center. Yet, this need also c...

What I’m about to share is probably not what you would expect. In a pandemic year, you could very well get a favorable (or even negative) health plan renewal rate. Especially if you’re a tech employer.
Seems incredulous, on the surface, so I’ll dive in and provide some backgroun...

If you’re contemplating a reduction in force (RIF) to cut your operational costs, it’s critical to avoid this all-too-common mistake.
Large vs Small Group Health Plan Costs
If the RIF will drop you down from large group to small group health insurance rates, you risk paying signifi...

Last week, benefits compliance attorney Marilyn Monahan presented a webinar on “COBRA in the time of COVID-19.” And one topic came up that deserves more attention regarding employer COBRA subsidies.
Layoffs, unfortunately, have become...

Today, I reached out to compliance and benefits attorney, Marilyn Monahan, to ask how COVID-19 might interact with leave laws. I’m sharing what I learned with the broader community.
Employers should review their sick leave policies to determ...